St Pat’s News

We extend our sympathy to the family of Joseph Gerard (Gerry) Joyce (SPC 1946-50), who passed away of renal failure on December 20, 2019 after a long illness. A service was held at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Newman College, at the University of Melbourne on December 30, 2019. Gerry was the loved husband…

Old Collegian Dr Maurice Wallin (SPC 1956-63) sadly passed away on January 2, 2020 in Melbourne. Maurice matriculated in 1962 as a prefect and received a junior government scholarship. He was a committee member of the College’s Literary and Debating Society, a member of St Vincent de Paul Society, Cadet Under-Officer between 1960-1962, involved in…

We extend our sympathy to Old Collegians Brendan Eckel (SPC 1969-75) and John Eckel (SPC 1973-79) and their families on the loss of their older brother Maurice John Eckel (SPC 1966-72) on January 5, 2020. Maurice passed away peacefully at home, aged 66, surrounded by family and loved ones. Maurice was the beloved child of…

We were notified of the sad passing of Brian Joseph Maher (SPC 1947-53), older brother of Kevin Maher (SPC 1950-1956), uncle of Peter Maher (SPC 1989-1991) and great-uncle of current Year 7 student Oliver Maher. Brian passed away peacefully on September 23, 2019, at home in Bowral NSW, after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer….

Eugene (Bernie) Bernard Sullivan (SPC 1955, PY1957) sadly passed away on December 24, 2019. Bernie was a boarder from Tungamah, near Yarrawonga, and completed his intermediate studies. Bernie, aka “Tungamah”, was in the 1st XVIII Football team which was coached by Br Justin Kelty, who had taken over from Br O’Malley. Bernie was a very…

Peter Hayes (SPC 1963-68) sadly passed away suddenly in hospital in Ballarat on March 31, 2020 aged 69, after a short illness. Peter was the son of Theresa and Bob (both dec), loved brother of Maree, Carmel and Anne and an adored uncle. He was born on January 8, 1951 and was a day student…

The College extends its deepest sympathy to former boarders Gerard (SPC 1977-78) and Michael Unthank (SPC 1980-81) and their families on the sad passing of their father Brian Unthank (SPC 1948-52) on March 31, 2020 aged 85. Brian is remembered as a dominant force in the livestock and real estate sales in Albury and the…

We extend our deepest sympathy to Noel Forster (SPC 1963-68) and his family and extended family on the sad passing on his brother, Kevin Forster (SPC 1969-1972), who died in a Brisbane hospital after a short illness on April 16, 2020. Upon leaving school, Kevin joined the Australian Army as an apprentice and after completion…

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Reginald Michael Haintz (SPC 1951-53) on April 26, 2020 at St John of God Hospital in Ballarat surrounded by his family after a short battle with melanoma. Reg was the loving husband of Eileen, adored father of Geraldine, Peter, Tanya and Danny. He was born on…

The College extends its condolences to the family and friends of Old Collegian Sam James Reale (SPC 2003-08), who passed away suddenly on April 15, 2020 aged 29 years. Sam was a day student from Bacchus Marsh and attended SPC along with his brother, Zac (SPC 2006-11). In a moving tribute, Sam’s family said their son’s…